A case of acute respiratory distress syndrome associated with novel H1N1 treated with intravenous immunoglobulin G

Jen, Lim Chong and Sapari, Satwi and Kuan, Yeh Chunn (2011) A case of acute respiratory distress syndrome associated with novel H1N1 treated with intravenous immunoglobulin G. Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection, 44. pp. 319-322. ISSN 1684-1182

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Abstract

Influenza A “novel H1N1” with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a serious illness that poses a challenge to clinicians managing such cases. This case report reveals a patient with ARDS secondary to influenza A with deteriorating clinical status, who improved tremendously after intravenous immunoglobulin G (IV IgG). Patients with H1N1 associated with ARDS may be given a trial of IV IgG. More case reports and trials are required to ascertain the efficacy of IV IgG and the best dosage and timing of starting IV IgG in relation to antiviral therapy.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	5950/17281
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Acute respiratory; distress syndrome; H1N1; Influenza A; Intravenous immunoglobulin G;Viral pneumonia
Subjects:	R Medicine > RC Internal medicine
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Internal Medicine
Depositing User:	Dr Yeh Chunn Kuan
Date Deposited:	27 Jan 2012 21:51
Last Modified:	25 Jun 2013 13:07
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/17281

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